A nine year old child was among those injured in Monday's terrifying incident when a driver crashed into crowds at the Liverpool FC victory parade.
Merseyside Police confirmed that the youngest victim of the shocking event on Water Street in the city centre was just nine years old. The oldest person to be injured was 78.
This new information emerged after police confirmed that the number of those injured had risen to 79. The force stated on Wednesday that seven of these individuals remained in hospital, all in a stable condition.
A 53 year-old man from West Derby in Liverpool, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs, is still being held in police custody, reports the Liverpool Echo.
The investigation team were granted additional time on Wednesday to continue questioning the suspect in police custody and they continue to do so today.
The police have also responded to further queries about the roadblocks and diversions that were in place near the scene of the incident on Monday, including on Dale Street, which was the route taken by the Ford Galaxy Car before it moved onto Water Street and crashed into the crowd.
Police at the scene on Water Street.
Police at the scene on Water Street. (Image: Paul ELLIS / AFP)
Unseen footage of Liverpool parade crash driver heading through city moments before horror. (Image: Liverpool Echo)
The police confirmed that there was a partial closure of an area of Dale Street between North John Street and Exchange Street East and said traffic was directed down the latter road to prevent any vehicles getting onto Water Street.
It has previously been disclosed that the driver of the Ford Galaxy tailgated an ambulance, which was rushing to Water Street to attend to a person suffering a suspected heart attack, before the driver ploughed into dozens of people.
It is believed that the barrier used to prevent vehicles from accessing Water Street was a flatbed lorry and traffic cones. There are still queries about how the Galaxy managed to manoeuvre its way past potentially several roadblocks on its route to Water Street.
Business owners in Dale Street expressed their shock and surprise that the majority of Dale Street had remained open when hundreds of thousands of people were pouring into the city centre, but council officials stated this was necessary as the street houses hotels and flats that require access for visitors and residents.
Officials also highlighted that Dale Street services Victoria Street, which services the Mersey Tunnels.
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